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Pastor at Western KY church accused of having sexual relationship with a minor
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A pastor at a Western Kentucky church has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a minor, Kentucky State Police announced Monday.
David Rodgers, 40, of Utica, was arrested around 7:35 p.m. Feb. 16 after an investigation determined he had a sexual relationship with a juvenile “through a position of ...Read more
Is it OK to view Jesus as a cultural icon?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I hang around a pretty cool group of guys in the music industry who rap about Jesus being cool and doing awesome things for people. It has helped people to accept Jesus as a more relevant figure, showing tolerance for different lifestyles, demonstrating unconditional love rather than judgment (which...Read more
Lunar New Year, Fat Tuesday, Ramadan and Lent occur around the same time this year
This Tuesday and Wednesday, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlap in a rare calendar year.
The celebrations of Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Lunar New Year both occur on Tuesday, Feb. 17. This won’t happen again until Feb. 13, 2029, according to the websites chinahighlights.com and mardigrasneworleans.com.
Ramadan is ...Read more
How can I protect myself from the blatantly liberal teachings of Scripture?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It sure is hard getting through divinity classes at an Ivy League university, but what can I do? I got an unbelievable scholarship, and having a degree from higher education such as this could open all kinds of doors for me when I enter the workforce. How can I protect myself from the blatantly ...Read more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro's clergy abuse investigation boosted his reputation. Years later, some survivors feel he abandoned them
Sitting onstage in an echoey historic synagogue, next to a U.S. senator and a cardboard cutout of his newly released memoir, Gov. Josh Shapiro reflected on the Pennsylvanians who give him hope.
As he had in other stops on his book tour up and down the East Coast, Shapiro often referred to his book’s title, Where We Keep The Light, and the ...Read more
Is the tomb of Jesus Christ considered one of the wonders of the world?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is the tomb of Jesus Christ considered one of the wonders of the world? – N.H.
A: We can say with certainty that wherever Jesus was buried for three days, He is not there today, for He has risen! The wonder of wonders is that Christ is alive and He reigns in the hearts of men, women, and children...Read more
Are there choice Bible verses that I could give my patients to put their thoughts on God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: As a doctor who has been in practice for more than 10 years, I see patients who are physically fit. And while I would not diagnose them as having emotional problems, they are consumed with the potential of having health challenges. Fortunately, I work in a small clinic owned by Christian physicians....Read more
The God Squad: Ramadan mubarak!
The Umma, which is the Arabic word for the worldwide community of 2 billion Muslims, will celebrate the sacred month of Ramadan beginning at sunset on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Coincidentally that day is also Ash Wednesday for Christians and the beginning of the Chinese lunar new year...Read more
How do to present myself in such a way to bring glory to Jesus?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My sweet Nana doesn’t understand the young generation, and though she sweetly tries to change my appearance, she doesn’t understand that I don’t want to look like her – 60 years older. She says that if I love the Lord, I’ll want to present myself in such a way to bring glory to Jesus and ...Read more
How can I change my approach without changing the fact that I’m happy in life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m a happy sort of person. I don’t like to be around negative people, but I’m also confronted by the fact that life does have a lot of negative things that happen. A friend told me that my happy-go-lucky attitude makes them not want to be around me, but I want to be an encourager and a ...Read more
Will I be held accountable for not telling others about Jesus because I can’t explain what He has done for me personally?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m reluctant to share my faith with others because when I try, people ask questions I cannot explain. People want to know about the supernatural, or they want me to prove God really exists. I’m not that educated in Scripture. Will I be held accountable for not telling others about Jesus because...Read more
Coral Gables church protests Florida's record-breaking execution spree
On the eve of Florida’s first execution of 2026, churches and people of faith across Florida are speaking out against the death penalty, an issue they feel stands in opposition to their religious and moral beliefs.
“We are gathering to say that state sanctioned executions are wrong on many levels, and as persons of faith we urge restorative...Read more
What is the 'great falling away' predicted by Paul?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I heard from a popular Bible study teacher that there will one day be a great falling away. She didn’t give any Scripture to back it up, but if true, what does that mean? – F.F.
A: The biblical teaching about apostasy means a “falling away,” as the Apostle Paul describes to the church at ...Read more
Does God really have a purpose for my life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Does God really have a purpose for my life, or does He just pick up the pieces when we mess up? Wouldn’t it be better just to go to Heaven, where we’re assured of a wonderful life there? – E.P.
A: Earth isn’t just Heaven’s waiting room where we sit around doing nothing; Earth is the stage...Read more
NY Catholics welcome Archbishop Ronald Hicks as their new spiritual shepherd
NEW YORK — Archbishop Ronald Hicks was officially installed Friday as New York’s top Catholic leader, outlining a vision of a missionary church that would put people above politics.
“This is a call to be a missionary church not a country club,” Hicks said. “A club exists to serve its members. The Church exists, on the other hand, to ...Read more
What does a mom tell a teen daughter?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My daughter stormed in from school and shouted, “Life isn’t fair at all,” and my knees went to knocking. What does a mom tell a teen daughter faced with all kinds of changes in her life, peer pressure and believing that her friends have it all together? I want to help prepare her for the ...Read more
After Minnesota church protest, Kentucky lawmaker wants to criminalize disrupting services
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky lawmaker wants to make it a crime to interfere with a religious service following a controversial church protest in Minnesota and subsequent high-profile arrests last month.
State Rep. Mitch Whitaker, R-Fleming-Neon, is the primary sponsor of House Bill 540, filed Feb. 3, which would make it a Class A misdemeanor ...Read more
Florida bill opens door for armed volunteers to secure houses of worship
MIAMI — Armed volunteers would be permitted to provide security services at houses of worship without having to obtain licenses that normally apply to professional security officers under proposed legislation that is advancing in the Florida Legislature. The bill passed unanimously through a Senate committee on Tuesday.
The bill, which has ...Read more
The God Squad: Ghosts, spirits, wraiths and poltergeists…
We have been talking about ghosts recently and one of the most obvious big problems with this discussion is that many people are just not convinced that they are real. Showing folks that ghosts figure prominently in every single religion over thousands of years just does not convince them and I completely understand their skepticism.
What we ...Read more
Does God really feel our pain?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The Bible says that God is a compassionate God, but does God really feel our pain? – C.G.
A: We must understand that the Lord is tender and merciful and full of compassion – in fact, He is the source of these attributes that human beings only have in small measure, but He is also the God of ...Read more
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